Solomento play an uplifting World fusion, East African vocals and rhythms with a Latin/Ska ‘Caribbean’ backbeat. Solomento ‘Sol-o-mento’ perform their ‘acoustic’ set using traditional Cuban and Mento instrumentation with baselines driven by double bass and or Marimbula. Playing all original material, their unique ‘Solo-sound’ is warm, groovy, happy and engaging. Solomento are Stroud favorites, creating musical love and an outstanding show at the Albert many times before and at Stroud Fringe in 2016.

My Beautiful Laundrette 1985 dir. Stephen Frears cert 15 97 mins A one off screening of My Beautiful Laundrette , cosy up in the pub and watch this classic film on our HD projector with noise cancelling headphones. Pair this with a pint and you are in for a great night. Show starts at 7:30pm , £4 per person. The story is set in London during the Thatcher years, as reflected in the complex—and often comical—relationships between members of the Pakistani…

“Flintlock Rifles are an explosive and energetic three piece from the Oxford area playing songs about people and politics. Previously performing as the Ben Pilston Band they are moving on and up after all leaving uni and taking the music to another level.

Led by the soulful vocals of Elly Hopkins and spirited gypsy guitar of Jay Singh, Peanut Shuffle Club breathe their own exuberant energy into hits from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Moving to the trad jazz rhythm learned on the streets of New Orleans, the band features a roster of collaborative improvisors, and performs anywhere from a duo upto a 7-piece big band.